Chiefs Gruden fired by Tampa Bay (NFLN) - Page 6

**OnTheWarpath15** · 05:47 PM

Per Sheffter, NFLN

I'll get a link as soon as one is available.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired coach Jon Gruden on Friday, as was first reported by NFL Network's Adam Schefter.
Jon Gruden.

General manager Bruce Allen was also dismissed. After the team collapsed following a 9-3 start and failed to make the playoffs, the organization decided to go in a different direction.

"We will be forever grateful to Jon for bringing us the Super Bowl title, and we thank Bruce for his contributions to our franchise," said Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer. "However, after careful consideration, we feel that this decision is in the best interest of our organization moving forward."

The Buccaneers were tied for first place in the NFC South heading into December, but finished with losses to Carolina and Atlanta on the road and San Diego and Oakland at home, where they had been 6-0. One more win would have landed a NFC wild-card berth.

The 9-7 record this season left Tampa out of the playoffs for the fourth time in six years.

Gruden went 60-57 in seven seasons as head coach of the Buccaneers, including the playoffs. He was the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl when he led Tampa Bay to a 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, his first season with the team.

Gruden was Tampa Bay's coach for seven years before being dismissed. Allen was general manager for the last five seasons.

Gruden's firing means that there will be 10 new head coaches next season, the most since the 2005-06 season.

Information from the Associated Press was included in this report

**Buck** · 01-16-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by missinDThomas

Posted: Adam Schefter | Adam Schefter | Tags: Detroit Lions, Gunter Cunningham, Jim Schwartz

It didn’t take long for the Detroit Lions’ new head coach, Jim Schwartz, to begin reaching out to assistant coaching candidates.

Schwartz asked for and received permission to interview Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham, who worked with him on the Tennessee Titans’ staff from 2001 to 2003.

Cunningham’s job security in Kansas City is tenuous at best, and the fact that he was one of the first coaches that Schwartz contacted is a sign of how much he is wanted in Detroit. One league source said that Cunningham is expected to be hired in Detroit.

Cunningham could wind up being Schwartz’s defensive coordinator with the Lions, working under him in the same way he did for three seasons when he was the Titans’ linebackers coach and Schwartz was the defensive coordinator.

If it’s the end of Cunningham’s career in Kansas City, the curtain will fall on a man who had an attachment to the city. Cunningham spent 11 years with the Chiefs, including two in which he was the head coach in 1999 and 2000.

Good for you guys.

memyselfI · 01-16-2009, 05:51 PM

I don't think he's got the reputation of being a great coach that he had when he left Oakland even after winning a SB with TB. I think people saw him as a person able to coach an intact team but not one able to build one or keep one intact.

missinDThomas · 01-16-2009, 05:52 PM

I wonder if Pioli is keeping Herm for one more year, so he doesn't waste Clark's money, then gets Cower next year.

Peace Gun

**The Bad Guy** · 01-16-2009, 05:52 PM

If all these coaches are leaving, there is absolutely NO chance Herm comes back. What coaches are going to want to coach under a one year contract?

Thig Lyfe · 01-16-2009, 05:55 PM

Wow, fired the head coach AND GM after a 9-7 season.

Imagine if Carl had been fired after the 5-year plan didn't work.

**dirk digler** · 01-16-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missinDThomas

Posted: Adam Schefter | Adam Schefter | Tags: Detroit Lions, Gunter Cunningham, Jim Schwartz

It didn’t take long for the Detroit Lions’ new head coach, Jim Schwartz, to begin reaching out to assistant coaching candidates.

Schwartz asked for and received permission to interview Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham, who worked with him on the Tennessee Titans’ staff from 2001 to 2003.

Cunningham’s job security in Kansas City is tenuous at best, and the fact that he was one of the first coaches that Schwartz contacted is a sign of how much he is wanted in Detroit. One league source said that Cunningham is expected to be hired in Detroit.

Cunningham could wind up being Schwartz’s defensive coordinator with the Lions, working under him in the same way he did for three seasons when he was the Titans’ linebackers coach and Schwartz was the defensive coordinator.

If it’s the end of Cunningham’s career in Kansas City, the curtain will fall on a man who had an attachment to the city. Cunningham spent 11 years with the Chiefs, including two in which he was the head coach in 1999 and 2000.

This week keeps getting better. Here is hoping Herm is gone by Monday

Mr. Laz · 01-16-2009, 05:58 PM

gruden = billick

raypec85 · 01-16-2009, 05:58 PM

What if the Bucs are after Herm?

suds79 · 01-16-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missinDThomas

I wonder if Pioli is keeping Herm for one more year, so he doesn't waste Clark's money, then gets Cower next year.

Peace Gun

I can't stress enough of how bad of an idea this is.

If you have a coach you don't want, you don't keep him. Nobody seems to talk much about the fact that Herm's players seem to either stay the same or regress under his coaching. IMO the longer he's around the more damage it could only do to these young players.

**The Franchise** · 01-16-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by raypec85

What if the Bucs are after Herm?

I'll

memyselfI · 01-16-2009, 06:01 PM

Bruce Allen would have been a nice pick up. IMO.

I can't believe winning coaches are losing their jobs and yet Herm is still in KC. The Chiefs are going to be a laughing stock next season if they repeat their success of this season. Here they had a chance to dump their coach and pick up a quality coach and held on to a loser?

**Dave Lane** · 01-16-2009, 06:21 PM

And Herm still has a job????

Braincase · 01-16-2009, 06:25 PM

Gruden tripped over Griese's dog.

Frankie · 01-16-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Wow.

How long before a "Hire Gruden" thread is started?

I'd want him on as a coordinator, but not as a HC.

Frankie · 01-16-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

That's a hell of a promotion. From DB coach to Head Coach.

Herm got that kind of transition. Didn't he?

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OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2211115	Gruden fired by Tampa Bay (NFLN) Per Sheffter, NFLN I'll get a link as soon as one is available. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired coach Jon Gruden on Friday, as was first reported by NFL Network's Adam Schefter. Jon Gruden. General manager Bruce Allen was also dismissed. After the team collapsed following a 9-3 start and failed to make the playoffs, the organization decided to go in a different direction. "We will be forever grateful to Jon for bringing us the Super Bowl title, and we thank Bruce for his contributions to our franchise," said Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer. "However, after careful consideration, we feel that this decision is in the best interest of our organization moving forward." The Buccaneers were tied for first place in the NFC South heading into December, but finished with losses to Carolina and Atlanta on the road and San Diego and Oakland at home, where they had been 6-0. One more win would have landed a NFC wild-card berth. The 9-7 record this season left Tampa out of the playoffs for the fourth time in six years. Gruden went 60-57 in seven seasons as head coach of the Buccaneers, including the playoffs. He was the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl when he led Tampa Bay to a 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, his first season with the team. Gruden was Tampa Bay's coach for seven years before being dismissed. Allen was general manager for the last five seasons. Gruden's firing means that there will be 10 new head coaches next season, the most since the 2005-06 season. Information from the Associated Press was included in this report Last edited by OnTheWarpath15; 01-16-2009 at 05:47 PM..
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